Dear Readers,
Louise DeSalvo, writing in her book, On Moving (2009), puts it this way: “The effects of moving are experienced in the body…” I will attest to that. My husband and I are packing up our belongings for a third time in three years, moving (thankfully) only a few floors up but the change precipitated after a summer of having our ceiling open up and flood areas of our living and dining room, not once but twice, due to the forgetfulness of an elderly tenant living above us. Unwilling to risk a third downpour on our furniture and carpets, we’ll shortly begin the process unpacking all the many boxes that we’ve packed over the past two and a half weeks. However, my husband is limping from an injured knee, and I have, in my attempts to do the lion’s share of boxing and lifting, put my back out…so yes, I agree, moving IS experienced in the body!
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Wishing those of you in the U.S. a very happy Thanksgiving this day.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Isn’t moving the number one life stressor? It is certainly in the top 3. When we moved here 27 years ago, I told my husband that my next move was out in a pine box. So far, he is holding me to that promise.
Good luck!
My heart goes out to you Sharon. I wish I could be there to help as you helped me and so many others. I miss our writing group. . . and you too.
Sending wishes to you for a trouble-free move- upwards! And giving thanks to a great writer and mentor and educator. Bev.
Thank you dear Bev.
Dear Sharon
Take good care of your back during your 3rd move. I’m sorry you’ve had this experience with your upstairs neighbor. I’m always glad to hear from you. I miss our afternoons in your condo in Menlo Park and our writing group. Thanksgiving can be difficult for us down here in the states, esp when our children don’t include us. Best wishes to you always dear Sharon. Carolyn Kennedy
Thank you, Carolyn–I think of our afternoons of writing together fondly. I hope you are well. Big hugs to you.